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More Than Half Of North Carolina Adults Support Legal Recreational Marijuana

A recent survey shows that 54% of North Carolinians support the legalization of adult-use cannabis.

SD Judge Throws Out Marijuana Legalization Initiative, IL Drug Defelonization Bill Coming, More… (2/10/21)

A South Dakota court throws out the voter-approved marijuana legalization amendment, Idaho medical marijuana campaigners can begin signature gathering for 2022, and more.Marijuana…

Governor of Connecticut Pushes For Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis In Budget Address

Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont proposed legalizing recreational cannabis in his budget address this week.

South Dakota Governor Delays Implementation of Medical Marijuana Initiative

It seems that Governor Kristi Noem isn’t quite done derailing voter-approved cannabis initiatives.

Study Shows Cannabis Lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients

A new study finds that cannabis has the potential to lower blood pressure levels in older patients with hypertension.

Is Federal Cannabis Legalization Finally Imminent?

Are major changes to federal cannabis laws on the horizon?

Lawmakers Urge Biden to Allow Buprenorphine Expansion, Honduran President Target of US Drug Investigation, More… (2/9/21)

A major new marijuana reform coalition has formed, a Hawaii asset forfeiture reform bill advances, so does an Idaho medical marijuana bill, and more.[image:1 align:left…

California Cannabis Workers Now Included In First Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

California Department of Public Health updated their guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccine late last week.

South Dakota Judge Nullifies Cannabis Legalization Initiative

Despite the people of South Dakota voting in favor of legalizing cannabis, a circuit court judge has struck down the measure.

Maine Lawmakers Propose More Flexible Cannabis Advertising

Some consider the language of Maine’s current regulations on cannabis advertising to be too strict.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, February 9, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // South Dakota judge strikes down state’s marijuana legalization vote (Leafly (AP))// Virginia lawmakers pass landmark recreational marijuana legalization bills (Marijuana Business Daily)// Schumer Hosts First Formal Meeting on Legalizing Weed as VA GOP Opposes Legalization (Hill Reporter) These headlines are brought […]

Virginia Is on the Verge on Legalizing Marijuana [FEATURE]

The Old Dominion is set to notch a pair of marijuana firsts after both chambers of the state legislature approved marijuana legalization bills last Friday.…

NJ Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Psilocybin Penalties, VA Drug Decrim Bill Killed, More… (2/8/21)

New Jersey reduces penalties for possession of psychedelic mushrooms, an Idaho medical marijuana bil lis filed, a Minnesota asset forfeiture reform bill advances, and more.[image:1…

Wisconsin Governor Plans To Include Cannabis Legalization In Budget Proposal

Governor Tony Evers is proposing a system to legalize, regulate, and tax cannabis in the state of Wisconsin.

Iowa Democrats Lead Charge To Legalize Marijuana

A state senator is reportedly planning to introduce three bills in favor of significant cannabis law reform.

The Dutch Fumble First National Recreational Cannabis Cultivation Tender

The first attempt to federally regulate the cultivation of recreational cannabis in Holland goes down in flames over lack of coordination and faults at the…

VA House Votes to Legalize Marijuana, WA Drug Decrim Bill Filed, NJ Psilocbyin Penalties Eased, More… (2/5/21)

Virginia is on the verge of legalizing marijuana, San Antonio's prosecutors will reject especially small-time marijuana and other drug possession charges, and more.Marijuana…

New Jersey Reduces Penalties For Psilocybin Possession

Legal cannabis might be facing delay after delay in the Garden State, but the governor just made a move on easing criminal penalties for ‘shrooms.

Ukraine Is Taking Steps To Figure Out The Future of Medical Cannabis

There are currently multiple proposals regarding cannabis in Ukrainian Parliament.

California Overturns Regulation Allowing for Cannabis Billboards

California officials have just made a ruling that could be a blow to cannabis advertising.

Friday, February 5, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, February 5, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Illinois Sets New Marijuana Sales Record In First Month Of 2021 (Marijuana Moment)// New York Lawmakers Slam Governor’s Marijuana Legalization Plan While Touting Legislature’s Own Bill (Marijuana Moment)// Virginia Marijuana Legalization Bills Clear Procedural Floor Hurdles Ahead Of Friday Deadline (Marijuana […]

The Cannabis Cup: People’s Choice Edition Is On The Way To Michigan

The Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s Choice Edition is officially happening!

Purdue Pharma Consultant to Pay $573 Million to Settle Lawsuits, ID Bill to Ban Legal Pot Advances, More… (2/4/21)

Another massive settlement resulting from Purdue Pharma's aggressive marketing of OxyContin, a Maryland pot legalization bill gets filed with support from the leadership, South Dakota…

Results of Clinical Trial Show Potential Benefits of Cannabis For Children With Autism

Although controversial, a clinical trial by Israeli researchers showed promising results for children with autism.

Idaho Senate Advances Proposal To Constitutionally Ban Cannabis In The State

Idaho state senators have approved a bill that would essentially prevent cannabis law reform.

Oregon Lawmaker Introduces Social Equity Cannabis Bill

As a next push to alleviate the harms caused by the war on drugs, a bill for social equity has been introduced to the House.

VA Poll Has Two-Thirds Support for Legal Pot, Reformers Urge End to Fed Cocaine Sentencing Disparity, More… (2/3/21)

An Alabama bill would let police use wiretaps against suspected drug felons, another Alabama bill would legalize medical marijuana, a New Jersey court hears a…

Cannabis Legalization Advances In The Virginia Legislature

The effort to legalize marijuana in Virginia is steadily advancing through the right channels.

Republican State Senator Trying Again To Bring Medical Cannabis To Alabama

State Senator Tim Melson is reigniting his goal of legalizing medical cannabis in Alabama.

Canadian cannabis stocks pop on U.S. legalization push and GameStop-style short squeeze

Shares in Canadian-based cannabis companies are surging this week partly because of a flurry of short sellers covering their bets against the stocks, right as…

New Mexico Lawmakers File Recreational Legalization Bill

Two bills in favor of adult-use cannabis were introduced this week in the New Mexico Senate.

NM Marijuana Legalization Bills Filed, PA Bill Would Restrict Access to Buprenorphine, More… (2/2/21)

Kansas's governor wants medical marijuana approved to pay for Medicaid expansion, the Mississippi Supreme Court has set a date for oral arguments in a case…

Kansas Governor Proposes Legalizing Medical Marijuana To Fund Medicaid Expansion

The Republican lawmakers in the state were quick to criticize this proposal.

Review of Studies Finds Cannabis May Not Be Linked To Cognitive Dysfunction In Seniors

Multiple studies have indicated that exposure to cannabis may not cause a cognitive decline in older populations.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, February 2, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Three US senators announce plans for major federal marijuana reform (Marijuana Business Daily)// Virginia Marijuana Legalization Bills Sail Though Committees As Key Friday Deadline Nears (Marijuana Moment)// Black entrepreneurs are underrepresented in Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry (Detroit Metro Times) These headlines […]

Minnesota Lawmakers Reintroduce Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill

Can Minnesota finally legalize recreational cannabis this year?

OR Decrim In Effect, Senate Leadership Marijuana Legalization Plan, More…(2/1/21)

Oregon becomes the first state to implement drug decriminalization, Virginia marijuana legalization bills are moving, a New Jersey bill could help break the marijuana legalization…

Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Is Booming

Michigan’s legal cannabis market is continuing to thrive and grow.

Drug Treatment Admissions For Marijuana Down 80% In Philadelphia

According to the authors of the report, treatment for marijuana abuse has been declining over the past five years.

New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Revised Bill On Underage Cannabis Use

The “cleanup bill” aims to revise laws aimed at youths who get caught consuming or possessing cannabis.